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Haywood County is located in Western North Carolina.  The northeastern boundary borders Tennnessee.  The northern portion of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and a part of the Pisgah National Forest is located in the county. 

Weather 

Average Mean Temperature: Summer; June 68.8, July 71.3 August 70.5, Winter;  December 38.8, January 38.9.  Average snowfall 12.5 inches.  Growing season 175 days. Average annual rainfall 45.13 inches. 

History 

The county was initially a part of the Cherokee Indian Nation.  After the Revolutionary War, the English, Scotch-Irish, Germans and Dutch settled here.  Originally a part of Buncombe County, it was separated in March 1808 and was named in honor of John Haywood, State Treasurer from 1787 to 1827. 

Recreation 

Haywood County has many fine restaurants, a ski resort, six golf courses and three Country Clubs.  Hiking trails, horseback riding, white water rafting, picnicking, fishing, camping and numerous other outdoor activities abound.  We also have a fun park and zoo. 

Health Facilities  

A 200 bed hospital, constructed in 1979, offers private rooms to each patient and has ultra-modern equipment.  It is located in the center of the county just west of the town of Clyde. 

Churches 

Modern churches representing all the leading denominations are to be found in Haywood County.  Also, Lake Junaluska Assembly, the World Methodist Assembly grounds are located in Haywood County. 

Places of Interest 

1.    The Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts - Shelton House, Waynesville. 
2.    Cataloochee Ranch and Ski Area, Maggie Valley. 
3.    Soco Gardens Zoo, Maggie Valley. 
4.    Ghost Town in the Sky, Maggie Valley. 
5.    Waynesville Country Club. 
6.    Maggie Valley Country Club. 
7.    Waynesville Chamber of Commerce. 
8.    Maggie Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau. 
9.    Stompin’ Ground. 
10.  Lake Junaluska Assembly. 
11.  Waynesville Post Office. 
12.  Maggie Valley Post Office. 
13.  Haywood County Courthouse. 
14.  Haywood County Library.